Get in the Habit of Cleaning Remote Controls

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During flu and cold season, one way everyone in the home gets sick is by touching the remote control. You cough or sneeze, and then cover your mouth with your hand while watching your favorite program. Then you touch the TV remote, without remembering to wash your hands, and now the germs are partying on the remote control. Next, your child picks up the remote to turn on a cartoon or movie, and rubs his or her eyes. Now, this little person is at risk of getting sick, too.

With cold and flu season just around the corner, it is important to get into the habit of cleaning remote controls on a weekly basis.

  1. Remove the batteries and replace the battery cover.
  2. Clean around the buttons with a cotton swab. Dip the swap in rubbing alcohol and gently clean the small cracks and crevices around the buttons and sides of the remote.
  3. Use a soft cloth to clean the rest of the remote. Lightly dampen the cloth in rubbing alcohol, wipe the remote control down, and allow it to air dry.
  4. Wipe the remote control and buttons with an antibacterial wipe. Allow them to air dry.
  5. Replace the batteries.

Never submerse a remote control in water, pour rubbing alcohol on it, or spray cleaning products directly onto it. The liquid can get inside the remote, and cause the device to short-circuit and stop working. For more serious problems, like sticky soft drink spills and non-working remotes, you will need to order a new remote control. You can obtain new TV and device remotes for all makes and models by contacting Replacement Remotes at -855-5-REMOTE (1-855-573-6683).

Sony to Release Combination TV Remote Control and Speaker Device in Japan

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The Japanese market is one full of unique and original entertainment devices and concepts. Among the latest is a combination TV remote control and speaker device developed by Sony. Sony intends to release the new product in late September 2015 in Japan for a price of $166 U.S. dollars. The device combines a remote speaker with a TV remote on top, along with a speaker volume control knob.

While the device might seem a bit too far-fetched, consider the benefits of the device. Users will be able to bring the sound from the TVs, to them, just about anywhere in their home. Instead of having to blast the TV volume, the speaker can be placed in front of the user on an end table or night stand. The device is perfect for smaller homes with children. People get to enjoy their favorite programs and not worry about waking up their kids.

For those who like preparing meals while watching cooking shows, there is no reason to move the TV into the kitchen. If all you need are the step-by-step instructions, you can bring the device into the kitchen to listen, and follow along to prepare the dish. Additionally, the device is perfect for people who like listening to the news and weather while they get ready for work, and who do not have time to sit in front of the TV.

While Sony does not currently have plans to release the device in the United States, you can still obtain Sony remote controls for your Sony devices directly from Replacement Remotes. Call 1-855-5-REMOTE (1-855-573-6683) now for further assistance.

Anderic Generics V13H010L62 with OEM Bulb for Epson Projector Lamp

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Anderic Generics XL5200 with OEM Bulb for SONY Projection TV Projector Lamp

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Anderic Generics V13H010L67 with OEM Bulb for Epson Projector Lamp

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Save Money by Building Your Own Custom Entertainment Center

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The entertainment center is a focal point in most homes, as it houses all of our favorite electronic devices, like the TV, Blu-ray player, home theater system, and video game consoles. Finding the perfect entertainment center for your devices is sometimes challenging. Many prefab entertainment centers offer basic designs or lack the features and storage you require. Rather than invest money into a prefab design, why not consider building your own entertainment center?

Building an entertainment center requires plywood, wood glue, wood screws, and stain or paint in your favorite color. The costs for these materials are a fraction of the cost of a prefab entertainment center. In addition, you are free to choose from a variety of different woods if you want something besides plywood—such as bamboo.

You will also need a circular saw, tape measure, drill, various drill bits, screwdrivers, and paint brushes to apply the stain or paint. Before you visit your local home improvement center, you need to create a rough drawing of how you want your finished entertainment center to appear. Consider the following questions:

  • How large will the overall entertainment center be?
  • How many shelves do you need?
  • Do you want to add storage drawers for TV remotes, game controllers, and other items?
  • What size do individual spaces on the shelves need to be?
  • Do you want an open back or an enclosed back?
  • Do you only need to store devices, or also have space for your TV?

Answering these questions will assist you in making out your shopping list of what you need to purchase. If you need design ideas, there are several great sources of inspiration online from DIY sites. If you want to mount your TV to the wall and free up space on your custom built entertainment center, call Replacement Remotes at 1-855-5-REMOTE (1-855-573-6683) for wall mounts, as well as universal and individual replacement remote controls.

How to Eliminate Home Theater Clutter

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Setting up your home theater system involves running a variety of different wires and connections from one component to the next. This leads to wire clutter running from every device to the television and/or receiver. Wiring can create an eyesore and distract from the entertainment devices you have assembled into your home theater system. In addition, every device comes with its own remote controls, increasing clutter on your end table.
Getting your home theater clutter under control is not difficult by following these useful tips:

  1. Hide surge protectors behind the entertainment center. You can keep them off the floor by attaching a small shelf to the wall behind the entertainment center.
  2. Use wire ties to bunch wires from each device together. Wire ties also help wires from getting tangled with each other.
  3. Use an HDMI switch to eliminate multiple HDMI cables running to the TV. With a switch, you only need to run one HDMI cable to the TV.
  4. For wall mounted TVs, hide wires by running them through the wall from the baseboard to behind the TV. This gives the appearance of a “wireless” setup. If you cannot drill holes in the wall, bunch them together with wire ties and hide them under a wall mountable wire cover.
  5. Purchase a universal TV remote and program it to control all of your devices. Store the original remotes, with the batteries removed, in a drawer to keep them out of sight.

By taking the time to reorganize your home theater devices, and clean up wire and remote control clutter, you will have an elegant home theater setup. For TV stands, accessories, and universal remote controls, feel free to contact Replacement Remotes at 1-855-5-REMOTE (1-855-573-6683) today.

How to Clean a DVD or Blu-ray Player

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While DVD and Blu-ray players are self-contained devices, dust can still get inside the unit and cause playback problems with your discs. One entry point for dust is if the player has a tray that opens and closes to insert and remove discs. Another entry point for dust is that of the vents on the sides or back of the player. To keep your player working correctly, it is important to dust and clean it on a regular basis. 

Before cleaning your DVD or Blu-ray player, make sure there is not a disc in the player. Next, unplug it from the electrical outlet, as this will prevent accidental electrical shocks. If the player is in an entertainment center or TV stand where it is more difficult to access, unplug the wires from the back of the player and pull it out.

Using a damp microfiber cloth, gently wipe the top, front, and sides of the player. Do not use a damp cloth on the back of the player as moisture could get into the unit. To remove dust from the back, use a dry cloth or a vacuum with a dusting attachment. After cleaning the outside of the player, reconnect the TV connections and plug it back in.

Lastly, open the tray or insert a lens cleaning disc into the player. Using your TV remote or universal remote, select play, and allow the disc to play through a cleaning cycle to remove dust from the playing mechanisms and laser lens. It is recommended to dust and clean your DVD or Blu-Ray player at least once a month.

For universal remote controls for your DVD and Blu-ray player, call Replacement Remotes today at 1-855-5-REMOTE (1-855-573-6683).

How to Diagnose Problems with DVDs and Blu-Rays

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Sometimes there are playback problems when you put a DVD or Blu-Ray disc into your player and press the play button on the remote control. The disc does not play correctly, skips, or does not play at all. The player may display an error message on the TV screen, such as “disc unplayable” or some other error. This is often a sign there is a problem with either the disc or the player. The following tip can help you diagnose the problem and determine the cause.

  1. Verify the disc is clean. Carefully inspect the bottom of the disc for fingerprints, scratches, and dust. All of these can cause playback problems.
  2. Clean the disc. Using a microfiber cloth and an approved cleaning product, spray the cleaning solution on the cloth and wipe from the center of the disc outwards. Avoid wiping in a circular pattern, as this can further damage the disc.
  3. Check for scratches and cracks. Hold the disc under a bright light and see if light passes through the disc in the location of the scratches. If it does, the disc is cracked and is not playable. If not, use an approved scratch removal product to help remove minor scratches.

After trying these tips, allow the disc to dry, and then try to play it again. If it still does not play, try a different DVD or Blu-ray disc to see if it is just that disc. If the other discs do not play in the player, then the problem is most likely the player.

If you need remote controls for your DVD or Blu-ray player, feel free to contact Replacement Remotes at 1-855-5-REMOTE (1-855-573-6683) for further assistance.